ASUS A8F Keyboard problem

Hey. I have this very irritating problem on my A8F, it seems like everything on the right side of my keyboard stopped working..enter,backspace,del etc..virtually everything on the right part except the arrow keys..is this an issue about the driver?or could it be a hardware problem?..i just occured like a week ago.. thanks.

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Couldn't repair or service manual. There doesn't seem to be a hardware manual like there is for some other models. For this document, if it exists, I suggest you contact Asus.
However, the general procedure seems to be given herehttp://www.ehow.com/how_7208835_change-asus-keyboard.html
be careful when disconnecting/reconnecting the cable to the keyboard, or differently herehttp://www.ehow.com/how_7195771_replace-asus-keyboard.html
More descriptions for similar model can be found by searching the internet for "replace keyboard on asus f55u" or similar., including videos. Choose one that most closely resembles your model. If you reach a point where it differs, STOP. It may be helpful to take notes/pictures of what you are doing so that in the worst case you can remember how it went together. Do not force anything.

It is more than likely the motherboard has been compromised, you will see white spotted area's where the liquid has spilt. I have fixed a few boards using a stiff toothbrush and rubbing alcohol, but to be successfull this needs to done quickly. If you are able to clean everything off and it seems to work check out www.ebay.com Type make and model, refine search to keyboard.

If Windows 7 does not have a native driver for the webcam, you may download the Win Vista driver from the Asus web site for the webcam. The vista drivers are usually compatible to work with Win 7. The vista driver can be download through the following link: http://tinyurl.com/7mgqz9c

Try these steps:
1. Place your laptop on a clean, flat surface and remove all power sources from it. Open your laptop screen as far as you can.
2. Use the flathead screwdriver to pop open the hinge cover. Slowly and carefully pry it open from the right side to the left side, exposing the Asus keyboard screws. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that hold the Asus K50IJ Keyboard in place. Keep these screws in a safe place.
3. Gently tug the Asus K50IJ Keyboard component toward your laptop screen. You are trying to pull it out of the slot that is located near the palm rest and mouse pad. It doesn't take much force, but you must be firm. Once you have pulled it out of the slot, you can lift it up and remove it from your laptop.

this looks like a hardware issue. in a certain sense you can change the keyboard of the laptop but since you said that you just bought this a year ago you may want to check the warranty for this product. hardware problems **** as keyboard problems usually is warrantied by the service center. it would be best to bring this to the service center first.

1. Place your laptop on a clean, flat surface and remove all power sources from it. Open your laptop screen as far as you can.

2. Use the flathead screwdriver to pop open the hinge cover. Slowly and carefully pry it open from the right side to the left side, exposing the keyboard screws. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that hold the Asus A6J Keyboard in place. Keep these screws in a safe place.

3. Gently tug the Asus A6J Keyboard component toward your laptop display. You are trying to pull it out of the slot that is located near the palm rest and mouse pad. It doesn't take much force, but you must be firm. Once you have pulled it out of the slot, you can lift it up and remove it from your laptop.

4. Take the replacement keyboard and slide it into the slot. Once in place, screw it into place with the Phillips screwdriver and the screws you removed in Step 2. Fit the hinge cover back into place by snapping it in from left to right. Power on your laptop and verify that the Asus A6J Keyboard is working.

You may have a problem with the keys on your keyboard sticking. And it could be the ALT key that's sticking. You can try to remove the keyboard unplug and reconnect the cable underneath it. Or better yet, try an external keyboard see if its doing the same thing so that you will have a better conclusion if its the keyboard or just the settings on your OS or BIOS.